Crayfish Internal Anatomy Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the function of the Green Gland?

Allows crayfish to swim

Digests food

Excretes wastes through pores at the base of antennae (correct)

Senses surroundings

What is an Antennule?

The shorter antenna used to sense things.

What is the purpose of Antennae?

The longer antenna used to sense things.

What do Excretory Pores do?

Excretes wastes from the Green Gland. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Rostrum?

A protective bony plate between the eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Brain play in a crayfish?

Allows crayfish to function. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Mouth?

Allows crayfish to consume food. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Esophagus do?

The 'food tube' holds and carries food. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Cardiac Stomach?

The stomach of a crayfish, holds food. Signup and view all the answers

What are Ostia?

Valvular openings on the heart wall. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Heart's primary function?

Center of the circulatory system. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Digestive Gland do?

Digests food and sends it through the intestine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Abdominal Gland?

A collection of nerves in the abdomen. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Intestine control?

Controls waste excretion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ventral Nerve Cord?

The central nerve on the dorsal side of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Dorsal Abdominal Artery?

Central artery coming from the heart. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Telson?

Strongest part of the tail. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Anus?

Excretes wastes. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Uropod play?

Helps crayfish to swim. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Swimmerets?

Help crayfish to swim Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the First Pair of Swimmerets?

Help crayfish to swim. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Vas Deferens enable?

Allows the crayfish to reproduce. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Crayfish Internal Anatomy

Green Gland: Responsible for waste excretion through pores located at the base of the antennae.
Antennule: The shorter antenna used for sensing environmental stimuli.
Antennae: The longer type of antenna that aids in sensing the environment.
Excretory Pores: Openings that allow waste to exit from the green glands.
Rostrum: A bony protective structure located between the eyes of the crayfish, providing defense for the head.
Brain: Central control unit enabling the crayfish to perform various functions.
Mouth: Entry point for food, allowing the crayfish to consume its diet.
Esophagus: The tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
Cardiac Stomach: A type of stomach in crayfish that holds and begins the digestion of food.
Ostia: Valve openings in the heart wall that facilitate circulation.
Heart: Central organ of the circulatory system, vital for pumping blood.
Digestive Gland: Organ involved in food digestion and sending nutrients through the intestine.
Abdominal Gland: A cluster of nerves located in the abdomen that plays a role in the nervous system.
Intestine: Organ responsible for controlling waste excretion in the crayfish.
Ventral Nerve Cord: The central nerve running along the underside of the crayfish's body, part of its nervous system.
Dorsal Abdominal Artery: Main artery extending from the heart, supplying blood to the body.
Telson: The strongest and most posterior part of the crayfish's tail, aiding in propulsion.
Anus: The exit for waste, important for the digestive process.
Uropod: Appendage that assists in swimming by providing maneuverability.
Swimmerets: A series of small appendages that also aid in swimming and can serve reproductive functions.
First Pair of Swimmerets: Specifically tailored to assist with swimming, providing stability and movement.
Vas Deferens: Tubes that are essential for the reproductive process in male crayfish.

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Test your knowledge on the internal anatomy of crayfish with this set of flashcards. Each card focuses on a specific term and its definition, helping you learn about essential structures such as the green gland, antennules, and more. Perfect for students studying biology or marine life.